Plumber for Geyser Installations

This private hospital maintenance department in Durban Central needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations

• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements

• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations

• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly

• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.
• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.